Seven Waubonsee Community College students have received a Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship, making it possible for them to reach their educational and career goals to create products of the future with high-tech tools. The recognized students are:
- America Chitza Del Toro of Aurora
- William Ryan Curtis of Aurora
- Alfredo Gonzalez of Aurora
- Justin Luppino of Geneva
- Samuel P McQuilkin of Elburn
- Ashok Neupane of Aurora
- Miguel David Valdez of Aurora
The Gene Haas Foundation donates millions of dollars every year to manufacturing education and the community. One of its primary goals is to provide financial assistance for students interested in manufacturing-based careers throughout North America.
Waubonsee’s Machine Tool Technology Program is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, providing students with hands-on experience with the latest equipment used in the field, including Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) Machines, manual Bridgeport mills and South Bend lathes. Classes are taught by faculty who are practitioners with industry experience and credentials.
To learn more about Waubonsee's Machine Tool Technology or CNC Certificate Programs, contact Dr. Jeanine McMillen, Assistant Dean for Business, Technology, and Workforce Education at (630) 466-2264 or jmcmillen@waubonsee.edu.
